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Pockets Of Lemon Cake Recipe

This delightful lemon cake recipe, originally featured in a Sunday newspaper alongside a Pillsbury flour coupon, is a family favorite! Imagine tender lemon-filled pockets nestled within a moist and fluffy cake. This recipe is easily adaptable – bake it in a 13x9 inch pan or create individual cupcakes for a charming presentation. Prepare to be amazed by the burst of fresh lemon flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 114 mins
Calories 228.7 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pockets Of Lemon Cake

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1/3 cup cooking oil
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 (21 ounce) can lemon pie filling
  • 1 (16 ounce) container lemon frosting
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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How to Make Pockets Of Lemon Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan, or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. Prepare your favorite lemon cake mix according to package directions, using water, oil, and egg whites (usually 1 box, water as specified, 1/3 cup oil, 3 egg whites).
  4. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan or muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
  5. Drop 1-2 tablespoons of lemon pie filling evenly onto the batter, creating pockets of lemon deliciousness. (Adjust amount depending on size of pan and desired intensity)
  6. Bake for 30-45 minutes for a 13x9 pan, or 18-22 minutes for cupcakes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 45 minutes before frosting.
  8. In a medium bowl, combine your favorite lemon frosting (about 1 cup) with 8 ounces of whipped topping, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Spread the frosting evenly over the completely cooled cake.
  10. For best flavor, chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  11. Store loosely covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

84g

Fat

21g

Carbs

9g

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